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***COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to University restrictions on in-person instruction, we have changed the format and schedule of our spring classes.
The classes scheduled for Thursday, April 9; Saturday, April 11; Thursday, May 7; Saturday, May 9 will be held as online seminars***
 

This series of 7 classes covers the management of hives in their 2nd year and beyond. We will review the fundamentals of hive inspection and delve deeper into topics such as:

  • Assessing the strength of overwintered colonies
  • Performing spring divides
  • Evaluating queens and deciding when and how to re-queen
  • Sustainable apiary growth
  • Understanding the relationship between apiary location and pest management
  • Varroa mite population dynamics and management strategies
 
Saturday series held from 12:00-2:00pm on:
April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10
 
Thursday series held from 12:00:-2:00pm on:
April 9, May 7, June 11, July 9, August 6, September 10, October 8

Class requirements:   
  • Have taken Beekeeping in Northern Climates (preferably Year 1 and Year 2)   
  • Have kept bees for at least one full season   
  • Wear your own protective equipment (veil or bee jacket)   
  • Participants must be 18 years or older to enter the apiary   
  • Willingness to learn gloveless beekeeping
     
Gloveless Beekeeping   
One of the core tenets of the Bee Squad’s beekeeping philosophy is to enter colonies without wearing gloves. This allows the beekeeper to have the dexterity and sensory feedback to handle frames and bee boxes in a way that minimizes harm and disruption to the bees. For the safety of all students and instructors, we require that all participants do not wear gloves in our teaching apiaries. We believe that the ability to manage a hive of honey bees calmly and confidently under a wide range of conditions is one of the most important skills gained from our program. Please feel free to contact us with questions prior to registration or attending class!
 
 

COURSE FEE
$200
 

COURSE CONTACT
Jessica Helgen
612.624.8989
ma-bees@umn.edu
 

COURSE LOCATION
St. Paul Mentoring Apiary
(near the Golf Course Turf Management Center)
2096 Roselawn Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55113
 

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE
ext-reg@umn.edu
 

GUEST ACCOUNT LOGIN / PASSWORD HELP
612-301-4357
help@umn.edu

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